Lamarck Col for a XC first timer

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Re: Lamarck Col for a XC first timer

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Thanks Bishop_Bob! Looking forward to it, planning on Piute Pass, Humprey's Basin, Puppet Pass, Piute Cyn,
Evolution Ck, Darwin Bench, Lamarck and out.
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Re: Lamarck Col for a XC first timer

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There is a big sign at the Col. Do not go over anything that does not have this sign. The problem with the west side is that everyone has gone every-which-way making it a rat's maze of trails. When you look over the Col you should see the little tarn below.
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Thanks Daisy. This is what I’ve read, some have missed the col by aiming too far north of the saddle. I’ll have the coordinates in my watch (such a handy tool!).
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Re: Lamarck Col for a XC first timer

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Thanks so much for the photo, and the helpful tips! Super stoked to do this backpacking trip later this summer :)
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